Turnul Croitorilor (Bastionul Croitorilor)
The Tailors' Tower, also known as the Tailors' Bastion, is the best-preserved piece of the medieval fortifications of Cluj-Napoca. First built in the fifteenth century and rebuilt after destruction in the seventeenth century, it marked one of the corners of the ring of walls that defended the town. The name comes from the tailors' guild, which was bound to maintain and defend this stretch of the fortification, as was customary in Transylvanian towns, where each guild was responsible for a tower. The massive structure of stone and brick, with thick walls and battlements, recalls the times when Cluj was a border town exposed to attack.
Today the restored bastion hosts cultural events and exhibitions, standing as a historic landmark in the city centre. Visitors can admire the defensive architecture and connect it with the old life of the guilds. It is worth checking the schedule of events held here.
